Coffee Circle: Building Tech on Your Own Terms

A Tech Week Grand Rapids Fireside Chat In the heart of Grand Rapids, a powerful story of professional solidarity is unfolding. Join our Coffee Circle—more than just an event, it's part of a movement creating meaningful spaces for women in tech to network, learn, and thrive. Connect with Sharon K. Gillenwater, author of Scaling With Soul and exited Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, during this intimate morning of authentic conversation. Sharon bootstrapped and sold her tech company for $25 million, and will share candid insights about building valuable companies without venture capital. This fireside chat offers a rare opportunity to connect with a founder who navigated the entrepreneurial journey on her own terms. Whether you're seeking alternative growth strategies, considering bootstrapping, or simply curious about building a tech company with purpose, Sharon's practical wisdom and hard-earned perspectives will inspire your own path forward. Begin your Tech Week Grand Rapids experience with coffee, connection, and conversation that challenges conventional startup wisdom. Limited seating ensures meaningful dialogue and networking opportunities with fellow women in tech who understand your journey. Coffee and light refreshments provided Part of Tech Week Grand Rapids' commitment to showcasing diverse pathways to tech entrepreneurship success.